BOUBON : A VILLAGE AND AN ISLAND
 
 
On the road from Niamey to Tillabery, having exceeded Goudel, at approximately 15 miles from Niamey, BOUBON's camp is indicated. By tumbling down a bad road, the valley of the river comes to light suddenly. The vegetation makes more and more dense, with huge trees under which shelter small villages.
At the edge of the first village, many jars are exposed, drying in the sun. These "canaries" are Boubon's reputation.
 
It is necessary to go drive another track and pass another village to discover Boubon, and we arrive to marketplace which takes place every Wednesday.

By dugout we reache an island, the island of Cythère. It is magnificent, covered with mangoes, eucalyptus...

 

This island has a camp, with a restaurant close to the swimming pool !
It is possible to reach Boubon by the river, in dugout from Niamey. You'll find someone who will propose to u, on the edge of the river in Niamey. The stroll is very nice, many water birds, but be careful during warm season, it is absolutely necessary to bry a hat, total sunblock, and a lot of water!!!

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